Headteacher

St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4AT

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L11-L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Will drive forward teaching and learning so all our children reach their full potential.
• Has a clear commitment to the development of the whole child, working to raise aspirations and facilitate social mobility.
• Is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children, staff and volunteers, with secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding systems and processes.
• Is a strategic, creative thinker with outstanding leadership and management skills, incorporating excellent, innovative communication skills at all levels.
• Is a team player who acts to enthuse and involve the people around them, allowing them to reach their full potential.
• Demonstrates resilience when adapting to an ever-changing educational landscape.
• Is able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, raising the promotion of the school within the local and wider community.
• Is able to drive forward school improvement in collaboration with all school leaders.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Friendly, happy, children who are keen to learn and who are proud of their school and their community.
• Passionate and dedicated, highly effective staff members who work as a collaborative team in securing the best outcomes for the children and their families.
• A positive, creative and supportive governing body who are actively involved in the life of the school.
• Close links within our local authority and other local schools within our cluster (Winsford Education Partnership).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on01606 663683or email our School Business Manger onadmin@stchadsce.cheshire.sch.ukto book onto one of the scheduled school tours which will be held on:

Wednesday 14thJanuary, Thursday 15th, Wednesday 28thor Thursday 29thJanuary at 9.30am or 4.30pm

Closing date: Monday 2ndFebruary 2026 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Friday 13 February

Task and Interview days: - Thursday 5thMarch, Friday 6thMarch

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 163 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: mark.aspden@edsential.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-chad-s-church-of-england-primary-and-nursery-school

The children, parents, staff and governors of St Chad’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspirational Headteacher who will lead our school through the next phase of its journey.

St Chad’s CE Primary School prides itself on being a fully inclusive school, providing exceptional education for all children. We are a popular, one-form entry school which fosters extremely strong relationships with families, our local church and wider community.

Becoming our headteacher will offer a fabulous opportunity to the right candidate. You will either be a current, serving Headteacher looking for an exciting new challenge or a Senior Leader looking for their first Headteacher role.

Arranging a visit to St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mark.aspden@edsential.co.uk.

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